Chinese Herbal Medicine for Heartburn/Ulcers
This formula provides herbal support for indigestion and a variety of other gastric complaints. Specifically, bloating, gas (without a very strong odor), stress-induced ulcer or gastritis, heartburn, abdominal bloating and a lack of appetite due to the sense that your tummy is always full. Other functions of this formula can apply to certain abdominal complaints that arise from the menstruation such as bloating, gas, gastrointestinal upset and even breast tenderness. It can also have a positive effect on the moodiness of PMS, though that is a secondary effect. The primary focus of this formula is in the abdomen.
Comparing the three digestive formulas:
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DF #1: Focuses on heartburn and/or ulcers. Usually stress induced or aggravated.
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DF #2: Focuses on diarrhea or mucus lined stools. Usually stress induced or aggravated. This formula is best for calming the spirit in general and can be applied to PMS and other moody disorders.
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DF #3: Focuses on the stomach and abdomen for bloating, gas, nausea, vomiting and belching. This is the more traditional indigestion and isn't necessarily induced or aggravated by stress.
The ingredients are all extract powders from Taiwan where the factories are supervised by Australian herbal manufacturing practices that exceed the USA's requirements for purity and cleanliness. Bottle includes 200 capsules (500 mg. each) which is enough to treat symptoms for one month for most individuals. Heavier patients (say, over 170 pounds) may need a higher dosage. Patients under 120 pounds may take less and so this bottle will last longer than a month.
Herbs arrive in capsules. Formula is based on traditional functions of herbs according to Chinese medical theory as well as modern medical research. These formulas were created by a UCLA/Caltech professor/MD in conjunction with Chinese trained doctor of Oriental medicine. Between the two, they created some enormously effective herb formulas that make use of the best of both worlds. The actual ingredients come from Evergreen herbs (City of Industry, California) who imports their extract powders from Taiwanese factories that all maintain the required Australian GMP (good manufacturing process).
Because of the Chai Hu in this formula, it is not recommended for those taking Interferon therapy for Hepatitis. Contains no salt, sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, corn, mild, or preservatives. This product has not been evaluated by the FDA. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
INGREDIENTS
Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 6 g
Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) 9 g
Qing Pi (Rericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride) 9 g
Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) 9 g
Chuan Lian Zi (Fructus Meliae Toosendan) 9 g
Wu Zhu Yu (Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae) 6 g
- Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)
- Natural distribution:
- Northern China, northern Europe
- Parts used:
- Root
- Nature:
- Bitter; neutral
- Affinity:
- Pericardium, liver, triple-burner, gallbladder
- Effects:
- Antipyretic; sedative to liver, anti-inflammatory
- Indications:
- Intermittent fevers and chills; chills/fever accompanied by a bitter taste in the mouth, flank pain, irritability, abdominal bloating, nausea and indigestion
- Remarks:
- The root contains bupleurumol and the saponins: saikoside Ia, Ib, and II. The herb has a marked antipyretic effect, exhibiting an inhibitiory effect on the body's temperature. It has been used as an antibacterial agent, in addition to treatment of acute pancreatitis, gastritis, acute and cholecystitis. It has sedative, analgesic and antitussive actions. It has also been used as an antibacterial and antimalarial agent. In tests of anti-inflammatory actions, radix bupleuri was found to block the increase in capillary permeability induced by histamine and serotonin. Specific factors within the root have been found to stimulate croticotropin-releasing factor from the hypothalamus, ACTH secretion and proopiomelanocortin (POMC) gene expression in the anterior pituitary gland. Other components (saikosaponin D) have been found to extert an immunoregulatory effect on thymocytes and on interleukin-2 (IL-2) and IL-4 production. Because of the Chai Hu in this formula, it is not recommended for those taking Interferon therapy for Hepatitis.
- Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)
- Natural distribution:
- Southeastern China, Taiwan, Vietnam
- Parts used:
- Rind of the fruit
- Nature:
- Pungent and bitter; warm
- Affinity:
- Spleen, lungs
- Effects:
- Regulates energy; digestive; increases gastric secretion and peristalsis; used as antiemetic; to dispel abdominal distension; anti-hiccough
- Indications:
- Spleen/Stomach stagnant qi patterns; epigastric/abdominal distension, fullness, bloating, belching, nausea and vomiting
- Remarks:
- The extract of the pericarp has potent anti-oxidative activity. In addition, extracts have been shown to inhibit the proliferation of murine myeloid leukemic cell clones. The pericarp (rind) contains Vitamins A, B and C.
- Qing Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae viride)
- Natural distribution:
- Guangdong, Fujian, Sichuan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, Yunnan
- Parts used:
- Rind of the fruit
- Nature:
- Bitter; acrid; warm
- Affinity:
- Gallbladder, Liver, Stomach
- Effects:
- Spreads Liver energy; reduces stagnation; dries dampness
- Indications:
- Stagnant qi; symptoms of distension; pain in chest, breast, and hypochrondriac region; for food stagnations/accumulation manifesting as pain; stifling sensation in epigastrum
- Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae officinalis)
- Natural distribution:
- Central China
- Parts used:
- Bark
- Nature:
- Bitter and pungent; warm
- Affinity:
- Spleen, stomach, lungs, large intestine
- Effects:
- Drying; digestive; antiemetic
- Indications:
- Ailments of damp excess in spleen and stomach; abdominal pressure and pain, oppression in chest, excess phlegm
- Remarks:
- Components of the herb have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene levels and suppress thromboxane formation. The herb has also been found to stimulate gastric secretion and reflexive intestinal peristalsis. The essential oils, magnolol and honokiol exhibit anti-free radical activity. Magnolol is known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. The alkaloids of Hou Po can cause relaxation of the skeletal muscles; lower blood pressure; contains some antibacterial activity. Especially effective in relieving pressure, fullness and oppression in abdominal region.
- Chuan Lian Zi (Fructus Meliae toosendan)
- Natural distribution:
- Gansu, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou
- Parts used:
- Ripe fruit
- Nature:
- Bitter and cold
- Affinity:
- Bladder, liver, small intestine and stomach
- Effects:
- Regulate energy and stop pain; clear heat and dry damp
- Indications:
- Flank, rib, epigastric and abdominal pain
- Remarks:
- This plant has been used for thousands of years as an anthelmintic, and have been used to purge trichuris and hookworm. It is also used externally to treat skin sarcoidosis and ringworm. Reportedly increases contractility of the intestine. Has shown inhibitory effects on the voltage-dependent K+ current; increases in the voltage-dependent slow Ca2+ current.
- Wu Zhu Yu (Fructus Evodiae rutaecarpae)
- Natural distribution:
- Southeastern China, Japan, India
- Parts used:
- Fruit
- Nature:
- Pungent and bitter, very hot
- Affinity:
- Liver, stomach, spleen, kidneys
- Effects:
- Warming; analgesic; antiemetic; anthelmintic
- Indications:
- Abdominal pains due to internal cold; painful rib-cage; dysfunctions of liver and stomach
- Remarks:
- The alkaloids of the herb can produce vasodilation on endothelium intact aorta, possibly through NO release or synthesis. The herb has immunomoderating effects: low concentrations stimulated interleukin 1 beta, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor alpha, and granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulation factor. This effect is not seen at high concentrations. The fruit contains several alkaloids that incude evodiamine and rutaecarpine and the essential oils evodene, evodol and evodin. The herb has an antidiarrheal activity by inhibiting the intestinal peristalsis, possibly through direct binding with muscarinic receptors. For thousands of years, the herb was used in the treatment of dysentery. In folk medicine it was believed that it could repel the infection by devils by hanging the herb near the body.
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